WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. In A Convex Mirror Author: Rosemary Dobson Publisher: Dymocks Book Arcade Ltd Date: 1944 The Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 821.91 DOB Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library

Memories of permanent residents and holiday makers and some extracts from newspapers, dating from 1860's. Includes extract from James Meek's diary. 1865-2000Collections of memories of the town which would otherwise be lost.Looseleaf plastic pocket folder containing transcriptions of verbal memories of Peterborough, collected by Rosemary (Posie) Durhamgraeme murfett, todd sloane, james meek, a warren (wokka) moore, prue holden, staughton, annette breton, owen moore, jane dyson, james irvine iii, margaret hamilton, frank corlett, captain a.s. brown, peterborough house, andrew chirnside, moyle breton, tess jarvis, ross paton, virginia (bardie) mercer, ruth grimwade, rod (wumpty) chirnside, sir stanley argyle, joan densley, margery levine, mafe tabart, rosemary (posie) durham, belgian babies fund, bill cumming, ronald cumming, daniel curdie, jane hallows, jane coy, presbyterian church peterborough, john bartlam, sue graansma, sue joyce, palmyra peterborough, the holidays at peterborough, l'inconnue, 16 january 1917, warrnambool standard, warrnambool examiner

second copy smaller size 12.5 x 18 slightly out of focusColour photograph Rotary Club Inner Wheel, Rosemary Douglas and Cheryl Peel. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Mary Alys Kirkland lived in Coolaroo in Brisbane.Brown leather wallet embossed with the initials AMK (Alys Mary Kirkland), ancestor of Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, the donor. "AMK"document wallets, leather wallets

Alice Bertha Schwerkolt was the second daughter of Louis and Francesca (nee Both) and the granddaughter of August Johann and Paulina Schwerkolt. In 1913 she married William Tanner.|The donor Rosemary Tanner had married Edgar William Tanner and is the daughter-in-law of Alice Bertha.Framed sepia photograph of Alice Bertha Schwerkolt ( 1891-1954) in an afternoon gown. Photo taken at age 20 in 1911.|The gown is waisted, with a high neck with a brooch at throat. It has long sleeves with a pigeon point front and a 'hobbled' band of lace around the skirt at knee height. Decorated with lace on front of bodice, collar and 'hobbled' band.schwerkolt, alice bertha, schwerkolt, louis, schwerkolt, francesca, schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, paulina, tanner, rosemary, tanner, edgar, ronald

number in album 03530.01Black and white photograph water aerobics class at Lakes Aquadome Centre with instructor Rosemary King. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation

John Grant was ordained in 1974 and served at Devonport-La Trobe in Tasmania, St Kilda, the Presbytery of Maribyrnong Valley as Presbytery Minister. He resigned from the ministry following his service as Presbytery Minister.B & W photograph of the Rev. John Grant, Mrs Rosemary Grant, and adopted Korean girl being served a Korean meal."Church and Nation" for 17 October 1984rev. john grant; mrs rosemary grant; presbytery of maribyrnong valley; st kilda; devonport-la trobe tasmania; presbytery minister, korean adoption

Boys and girls of Our Lady of Victory, East Brunswick. Rosemary Carroll is in the 2nd row from the front, 2nd from the right.our lady help of christians, rosemary carroll

Colour photograph Rotary Club 40th Annual Dinner Jack Peel, Elice Peel and Rosemary Jennings. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, celebration

Other number 03661.1Black and white photograph of ladies racquetball team Di Furmeister, Karen Fenner, Rosemary King, Sandra McFadzean Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, racquetball

A colour photograph of a group of people watch Rosemary Owen (former student) and Ballarat School of Mines Acting Director, Brian McLennan, unveiling the Neville Bunning Plaque in the Ballarat SChool of Mines M.B. John Buillding. Left to right: Rosemary Owen, Brian McLennan, Bev Singleton, Barry Singleton, Mary Rasmussen, Val D'Angri and Alister Heighway. rosemary owen, brian mclennan, bev singleton, barry singleton, mary rasmussen, val d'angri, alister heighway, neville bunning, neville bunning plaque, m.b. john building, bev selkirk

Black and white photograph of Sam Berlingeri of Lakes Foodarama Tuckerbag Supermarket Myers Street with locals Victor and Rosemary New Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets

Weatherboard house at Crossley, Victoria. The house used to be the home of Patrick and Mary Carroll, and their family. Sisters Rosemary Carrill (left) and Kathleen Carroll stand on the pathway.crossley, hillside, mccartney lane

number in album 03553.05Colour photograph Noel Stroud from Lions Club presenting award to Rosemary Jennings at the Garden Club 17th Spring Competition. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, lions club, function, awards

Digital images of a bus tour of the Crossley district on the occasion of the Centenary of St Brigid's. Dennis Bushell on the microphone and Mick Lane pointing. Rosemary Carroll on purple coat.st brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, bus, tour, mick lane, dennis bushell

History of Ballarat RSL Memorial Days and Services Mistory of the Rising Sun Hisrtory of the Slouch Hat Dead Man's Penny History of the Poppy Emblem History of the Rosemaryliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Note by T.H. Kneen February 1991, "One of many photos taken for display/publicity purposes to illustrate student learning activities."Black and white photograph. Students L-R: Margot George (1951), Peter Smith (1951), Rosemary Hamley (1950), ? Wooden boxes made by the students to preserve their collections.margot george, peter smith, rosemary hamley, students in class, publicity, entomology

Black and white photograph students Hannah Kelly, Rachelle Longstaff and Rosemary Grech.from St Brendans Primary School dressed up for Book Week Lakes Entrance Victoria.schools

Black and white photograph attached to paper. Students working in the Library in the Administration Building. Some labelling: Peter Smith, Rosemary Hamley, both 1951 and Mr. I. McMillan, Staff.students, library, administration building, peter smith, rosemary hamley, i. mcmillan, staff, librarian

Colour photograph of LERHS members Judy Davies and Rosemary Douglas with author Don Love at East Gippsland Art Gallery at opening of Our Maritime History exhibition Bairnsdale Victoriaexhibition, clubs, historical society

The invitation was sent to volunteers to attend a morning Tea in appreciation of their assistance in their work at Cheese World Museum. In 2013, the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory had been operating for 125 years. The associated Cheese World museum has an historical display of the factory, families involved, artefacts and photos which depict the factory’s history.Silver card in the shape of a cream can with logo on front, opening at the top.Cream of the Country above Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Estd 1888. For over 125 years on front cover. Rosemary on inside. warrnambool cheese and butter factory, 125 years warrnambool cheese and butter factory, cheeseworld museum, cheese world museum

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover, with blue "Philips" label. Side A: While We're Young. Side B: Where Will The Dimple Be? Sung by Rosemary Clooney with Wally Scott and his Orchestra.Reference No. B 25426H

Postcard sent from the French theatre of war during World War One by Harry Holmes. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Henry's grand-daughter, Jane Dyer nee Chatham) White postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery includes 5 flags (England, France, Italy, Belgium, Russia), a blue horseshoe, a green sprig rosemary and the words 'United We Stand".Verso: With best love from Harry 13/5/16chatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one.

Alick Gipps (1928-2014) was the son of Richard Brook Woodthorpe Gipps (1872-1946) and Mary Alys Kirkland (1889-1981), and the older brother of Christopher David Gipps (1930-52) and Rosemary Alison Gipps (1930-2013). While many scrapbooks of the period were created by, and or added to by their child owners, it is believed that "scrapbooks were considered by later Victorian parents to be an educational tool to teach children how to organise and classify information and to develop their ‘artistic’ senses" (Margaret Simpson, MAAS, 2008), and that the scrapbooks may have been compiled by the parent, rather than the child.The scrapbook is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Hard cover, 50-page album covered in red cloth and red leather corners and spine, the latter embossed with the words 'SCRAP BOOK' in gilt lettering. On the inside front cover, top left is an oval green label with retailer information - "WEDDING CHRISTENING / R. E. PENN. / Bible Warehouse / 213 REGENT St / BIRTHDAY PRESENTS". The paper used for the pages are in alternating blue, cream and green-coloured sections. The front pages of the scrapbook include the signature of the owner as Alick Kirkland [Goulburn] Gipps (1928-2014). Items pasted into the scrapbook include black and white and coloured illustrations, photographs, and extracts from books. Items selected for the scrapbook fill a single page or are arranged in groups. The oldest items in the scrapbook appear to date from 1859 and include a colour cover of the Illustrated London Almanack and pictorial handbills of electoral results for the seat of Holmesdale and Filmer in Kent, England. While other items in the book are of later periods, most can be classified as sentimental Victorian-era illustrations. The biblical scenes in the scrapbook reflect one aspect of the values of the Gipps family. The focus in the album on material about or published in Great Britain also suggests a preoccupation with, and a valuing of, traditional British culture. This is confirmed by the memberships of Alick and his sister Rosemary (Gipps) Vaughan-Smith in the English-Speaking Union Club, for which they welcomed guests at an 'Elizabethan party and barbecue' during the Coronation festivities of June 1953. (The Age, 3 June 1953, page 5). The album entered the collection of the Kew Historical Society as part of the Raymond and Rosemary (Gipps) Vaughan-Smith donation.manuscripts - kew historical society, rosemary vaughan-smith, vaughan-smith collection, alick kirkland goulburn gipps, scrapbooks - 20th century